Uttar Pradesh: Nemo, Avengers, Poppet and Cold Drink crackers new arrivals this Diwali

PRAYAGRAJ: This year, those who are fond of bursting firecrackers can fulfil their wishes with a wide variety of eco-friendly crackers. Among the new arrivals are special flowerpots (annar) with unique names and functions.
Interestingly, this year, the cracker manufacturing firms have also provided QR codes on the main cover so that the customers can themselves check the exact amount of content used to make the cracker, including Bromine Nitrate.
According to Mohammad Quadir, a wholesaler of firecrackers, the new arrivals in the market this year have been launched keeping in mind the safety as well as the interest of the kids.
For example, cracker ‘Poppet’ does not explode with a loud sound but rather a crackling sound of small crackers with beautiful emitting lights.
The ‘Golden Lion’ is another flowerpot which is not only in the shape of a lion but also emits the bright golden lights.
The ‘Helicopter’ is another attraction in the market. This cracker, after being lighted, flys while making the unique sound of a chopper. The ‘Avengers’ are also in the market and all the hit characters including Hulk, Captain America, Wonder Woman are there to make this Diwali special for the kids, said Quadir.
The cracker named ‘Nemo’ is a popular fish which was shown in the film 'Nemo'. This golden fish floats after being lighted with the effect of a real floating fish with changing colours. Likewise, cracker named ‘Peacock’ is another flowerpot which emits colourful lights, changes its direction and the colours as well. All together it resembles the beautiful feather as seen in a peacock, he informed.
‘Cute’ is another cracker which gives different changing colours and are small sized flower pots which are quite safe for the kids.
Another interesting new arrival in the market is the ‘Cold drink’. This ‘canned’ shaped flowerpot is of different popular brands of the cold drink. While the bright light of the flowerpot makes it a treat to watch, the smoke gives the unique smell of the respective cold drink of which it is named after.